Is Theobroma Cacao Extract safe in cosmetics?
Theobroma Cacao Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Also known as: EINECS 283-480-6, Cocoa extract, Cacao Bean Extract, Cocoa or Cocoa Butter
INCI: THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) EXTRACT
Theobroma Cacao Extract (CAS 84649-99-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. NOAEL 3333.33 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
283-480-6
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; widely used in cosmetics; CIR reviewed cocoa-derived ingredients as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Theobroma Cacao Extract.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Theobroma Cacao Extract across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Theobroma Cacao Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 283-480-6
Cocoa extract
Cacao Bean Extract
Cocoa or Cocoa Butter
Chemical Function
Humectant
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
consumer_product
Europe; Personal care
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theobroma Cacao Extract allowed in the EU?
Theobroma Cacao Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Theobroma Cacao Extract do in cosmetics?
Theobroma Cacao Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84649-99-0.
Is Theobroma Cacao Extract used outside cosmetics?
Theobroma Cacao Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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